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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.28, 14,070.49 and 6,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.28, 14,070.49 and 6,218.72 is: 8,582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.28 : 14,070.49 = 6,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.28/14,070.49 = 6,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.28x = 14,070.49 × 6,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.28x = 87,500,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,500,406.48/10,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,582.44

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